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Jeffs, Sect Members Face Sex Charges

Polygamist leader, 4 others accused of assaulting young girls

By Laurel Jorgensen, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 22, 2008 9:27 PM CDT

(Newser) – Polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs and four members of the Texas ranch raided by authorities in April now face charges of sexually abusing girls under the age of 17, the Houston Chronicle reports. One of those indicted also is charged with bigamy, and a sixth... Read full story »

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